Titusville in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Site of Washington’s Crossing
The last of the rebel soldiers, horses, and 18 cannon landed from the Durham and ferry boats in the pre-dawn hours of December 26 and assembled in a snowcovered field next to the nearby Ferry House. They made a surprise attack on Trenton at dawn, killing or wounding over 100 Hessians and capturing 900 along with their arms, ammunition, and artillery.
That afternoon the victorious but exhausted Continentals marched their prisoners back through the snow and re-crossed into Pennsylvania. The captured Hessians were marched through Philadelphia on New Years Day 1777. This victory, after so many defeats, renewed the spirits of the rebellious colonies and is recognized as “The Turning Point of the American Revolution.”
Erected by Washington Crossing State Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is December 26, 1905.
Location. 40° 17.804′ N, 74° 52.054′ W. Marker is in Titusville, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker is on River Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Washington Crossing State Park, in front of the Nelson House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Titusville NJ 08560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Christmas Night Crossing (here, next to this marker); Washington Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferry Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Crossed the Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); 200th Birthday of George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial of General George Washington's Birthday (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossing of the Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Crossing (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Titusville.
Also see . . . Washington Crosses the Delaware, 1776. (Submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,489 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on December 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.